Concert Season 2025 - 2026
Every concert begins at 7.30pm at The Fratry, Carlisle Cathedral
25th September 2025 ~ Dida Condria, piano
Romanian/Irish pianist Dida Condria’s musical journey started at the age of six at the RIAM Junior Academy, laying a solid foundation fostering her growth into a versatile and accomplished musician. She delights in playing chamber music. A multiple 1st prize winner internationally, Dida has performed in
prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and the National Concert Hall of Ireland.
prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall and the National Concert Hall of Ireland.
Programme:
Beethoven: Sonata No. 31 in A flat, Op. 110
Sibelius: Impromptu, Op. 5, No. 5
Prokofiev: Sonata No 7. in B flat
Rachmaninoff: Études-Tableaux, Op.39, Nos. 1, 7, 8 and 9
Bach/Busoni: Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV639
Chopin : Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
Beethoven: Sonata No. 31 in A flat, Op. 110
Sibelius: Impromptu, Op. 5, No. 5
Prokofiev: Sonata No 7. in B flat
Rachmaninoff: Études-Tableaux, Op.39, Nos. 1, 7, 8 and 9
Bach/Busoni: Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV639
Chopin : Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
16th October 2025 ~ The Lark Piano Trio
In May 2024 the Lark Piano Trio were awarded first prize at the Cavatina intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition where they made their debut at Wigmore Hall, London. The trio also won the prestigious Governor’s Chamber Prize which resulted in engagements in venues across Scotland. They
have a passion for unearthing hidden treasures of living composers and female composers.
have a passion for unearthing hidden treasures of living composers and female composers.
Programme:
Haydn - Piano Trio in E-flat Major HV. 29
Rebecca Clarke - Piano Trio
Marie Dare - Piano Trio in F
Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor
Haydn - Piano Trio in E-flat Major HV. 29
Rebecca Clarke - Piano Trio
Marie Dare - Piano Trio in F
Mendelssohn - Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor
Concert for 20th November has had to be POSTPONED
Unfortunately Strahinja Mitrović is severely ill with Covid and unable to come this week. The concert has been re-booked for 5th March 2026.
Scroll to March below.
Unfortunately Strahinja Mitrović is severely ill with Covid and unable to come this week. The concert has been re-booked for 5th March 2026.
Scroll to March below.
22nd January 2026 ~ Armand Djikoloum, oboe and Iyad Sughayer, piano
Armand Djikoloum was a prizewinner at the YCAT International Auditions in 2021. Solo and chamber music highlights include recitals at Wigmore Hall, Berlin Konzerthaus, the Lammermuir Festival and Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
International concert pianist Iyad Sughayer was nominated as a 2022 ‘Rising Star’ by Classic FM and was also a prize winner at the 2021 YCAT international auditions.
International concert pianist Iyad Sughayer was nominated as a 2022 ‘Rising Star’ by Classic FM and was also a prize winner at the 2021 YCAT international auditions.
Programme:
R. Schumann - Lieder und Gesänge, Book 4, Op. 96 No. 3
R. Schumann - 12 Gedichte, Op. 35 No. 10
J. Kinkel - Die Lorelei, Op 7 No. 4
C. Schumann - Romance
C. Schumann - Lieder, Op. 12 'Warum willst du and're fragen?'
C. Schumann - Lieder, Op. 13 No. 6 'Die stille Lotosblume'
Felix Mendelssohn - Songs Without Words, Op. 19 Nos. 1, 2, 4 and Op. 62 No. 2
F. Price - Adoration
J. W. Kalliwoda - Morceau de Salon
Interval
A. Khachaturian - Gayaneh Lullaby (piano solo)
A. Khachaturian - Spartacus Adagio (piano solo)
F. Poulenc - Sonata for oboe and piano
L. Boulanger - Nocturne
C. Saint-Saens - Sonata for oboe and piano
R. Schumann - Lieder und Gesänge, Book 4, Op. 96 No. 3
R. Schumann - 12 Gedichte, Op. 35 No. 10
J. Kinkel - Die Lorelei, Op 7 No. 4
C. Schumann - Romance
C. Schumann - Lieder, Op. 12 'Warum willst du and're fragen?'
C. Schumann - Lieder, Op. 13 No. 6 'Die stille Lotosblume'
Felix Mendelssohn - Songs Without Words, Op. 19 Nos. 1, 2, 4 and Op. 62 No. 2
F. Price - Adoration
J. W. Kalliwoda - Morceau de Salon
Interval
A. Khachaturian - Gayaneh Lullaby (piano solo)
A. Khachaturian - Spartacus Adagio (piano solo)
F. Poulenc - Sonata for oboe and piano
L. Boulanger - Nocturne
C. Saint-Saens - Sonata for oboe and piano
19th February 2026 ~ The Fibonacci Quartet
As the only ensemble to ever win both First and Audience Prizes at the Premio Paolo Borciani
International String Quartet Competition in Italy (2024), the Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe’s leading young string quartets. They are prolific prize winners and have received numerous awards. The Quartet regularly give radio and television broadcasts on Dutch national television, Dutch Concert Radio, RAI tv, Italy and BBC Radio 3.
International String Quartet Competition in Italy (2024), the Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe’s leading young string quartets. They are prolific prize winners and have received numerous awards. The Quartet regularly give radio and television broadcasts on Dutch national television, Dutch Concert Radio, RAI tv, Italy and BBC Radio 3.
Programme:
Beethoven - String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.18 No.1
Debussy - String Quartet in G Minor
Schumann - String Quartet, No.3 in A Major
Beethoven - String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.18 No.1
Debussy - String Quartet in G Minor
Schumann - String Quartet, No.3 in A Major
5th March 2026
Strahinja Mitrović, double bass and Salome Jordania, piano
Strahinja Mitrović, double bass and Salome Jordania, piano
Serbian double bassist Strahinja Mitrović won in 2024 the prestigious Gold Medal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has already performed internationally at many renowned concert halls.
His accompanist, Georgian Salome Jordania, follows an equally impressive career as a recitalist, winning more than thirty prizes in international competitions.
This concert is supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust
His accompanist, Georgian Salome Jordania, follows an equally impressive career as a recitalist, winning more than thirty prizes in international competitions.
This concert is supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust
Programme:
Henry Eccles - Sonata in G Minor
Reinhold Glière - 4 pieces for Double Bass and Piano
Gabriel Fauré - Romance arr. for Double Bass and Piano
Lowell Liebermann - Sonata for Double Bass and Piano
Giovanni Bottesini - Fantasia - “Lucia di Lammermoor”
Henry Eccles - Sonata in G Minor
Reinhold Glière - 4 pieces for Double Bass and Piano
Gabriel Fauré - Romance arr. for Double Bass and Piano
Lowell Liebermann - Sonata for Double Bass and Piano
Giovanni Bottesini - Fantasia - “Lucia di Lammermoor”
26th March 2026 ~ Kammerphilharmonie Europa
Kammerphilharmonie Europa (The Chamber Philharmonic Europe) was founded in 2006 in Cologne and engages talented musicians from 18 European nations.
Its outstanding high artistic level has been confirmed by many concerts and festivals which the orchestra played throughout the continent, as well as by press and critics.
Its outstanding high artistic level has been confirmed by many concerts and festivals which the orchestra played throughout the continent, as well as by press and critics.
Programme:
A. Corelli - Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 in D Major
S. Rachmaninoff - Vocalise
G. Holst - Suite for String Orchestra, Op.29 Nr.2, 'Saint Paul’s Suite'
J. S. Bach - Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1043
G. Fauré - Pavane, Op. 50
W. A. Mozart - Divertimento D Major, KV 136
A. Corelli - Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 4 in D Major
S. Rachmaninoff - Vocalise
G. Holst - Suite for String Orchestra, Op.29 Nr.2, 'Saint Paul’s Suite'
J. S. Bach - Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1043
G. Fauré - Pavane, Op. 50
W. A. Mozart - Divertimento D Major, KV 136
